🌱 U.S.-Canada Travel Still Slow + Three Die In House Fire

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Buffalo:

1. Complicated travel requirements and frustrations on both sides of the border are fueling concerns about travel revenues. According to Brian Higgins, a U.S. Representative from Buffalo, the redundancies and obstacles are preventing U.S.-Canada border communities from bouncing back after the travel slowdown in 2019. Higgins says that the latest numbers show a 70,000-vehicle decrease in crossings at the Peace Bridge. Canadian officials are echoing the opinions of Higgins and other Buffalo locals who are reliant on tourism revenue. (Buffalo News)
2. Three are dead after a house fire in North Buffalo. According to Buffalo Fire Commissioner William Renaldo, the victims were reportedly trapped on the second floor and in the attic of the house. The victims were identified as a father and two of his daughters, while the mother was taken to ECMC. The fire began around 3:30 a.m. on Monday morning at 194 Huntington Avenue, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation as of Monday afternoon. (WGRZ.com)
3. How much does a name matter? Residents were interviewed about their opinion on the "East Buffalo" rename. While some believe it would change the way that part of town is viewed, others think that it won't change enough to matter. Read the quotes from interviewees at the link. (Spectrum News)

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Today in Buffalo:

• Story Time: Patriotism at Lake Shore Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Storytime in the Giving Garden at Hamburg Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Information Table: WNYIL Mental Health Peer Connection at Central Library (10:00 AM)
• It Takes A Village at Central Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Buffalo Homes shared a beautiful Victorian home built circa 1870. The home is on Irving Place in Allentown - check it out to get a little inspiration for your home. (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• The Buffalo History Museum shared a photo from the 1889 Fourth of July parade. The shot looks up Main Street toward Lafayette Square. (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• What a show! Buffalo Marathon shared a video of skylighters earning their name. The phenomenal fireworks show can be seen at the link. (Buffalo Marathon via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.